of Chelsea, age 86, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home. She was born October 31, 1925 in Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Edward & Mable (Petersen) Whipple.
Marge lived in the Chelsea area all of her life. She graduated Salutatorian from Chelsea High School in 1944. Marge was a member of First 
Congregational Church, the Chelsea Women's Club, the Red Hats, and was very active in the Chelsea Historical Society. She worked at U of M for many years, and helped develop tests for checking hormone levels in blood. Marge was an avid reader and fantastic seamstress, and she loved her pets. She was an amazing Mother and Grandmother.
On July 28, 1945, she married Max G. Hepburn, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2003. Survivors include one son, Thomas (Teresa) of Swartz Creek; three daughters, Cynthia (Thomas) Harris of Chelsea, Alison Trevino of Chelsea, Nancy (Richard) Loftis of Jackson; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Hepburn; a sister-in-law, Mary Whipple of Dexter; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Josephine Bennett and Peg Eaton. She was preceded in death by two sons, Philip and John; two brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 13, 1 pm at First Congregational Church of Chelsea, with Pastor Jim Coyl officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. and at the church on Friday from noon -1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, 121 E. Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.